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Macquarie Technology Group vs Managed Services Australia: Which MSP is Better? | The MSP Playbook

Macquarie Technology Group vs Managed Services Australia

A detailed comparison of two major Australian Managed Service Providers.

Feature Macquarie Technology Group Managed Services Australia
Overall Score4.1β€”
TypeEnterprise / CloudMelbourne MSP / Cybersecurity
Employees500-800Not publicly disclosed
Founded1995Not publicly disclosed
HeadquartersSydney, NSWMelbourne, VIC
Revenue$379.4MPrivate
Salary Range$85,000 - $170,000Not publicly disclosed
SpecialtiesData Centre, Cloud, Managed Services, Government CloudManaged IT Services, Cybersecurity, Cloud, Microsoft 365, Network Management, Telecommunications
CertificationsAWS Partner, Microsoft Partner, VMware Partnerβ€”
Green FlagsASX-listed (ASX: MAQ) Ò€” financial transparency
Highest-rated MSP on Glassdoor (4.1/5)
Strong focus on cloud and security
Good culture and employee satisfaction		Cybersecurity-first positioning
24/7 system protection advertised
Public Google review evidence available
Red FlagsSmaller scale Ò€” less exposure to enterprise projects
Limited international presence
Can be bureaucratic in some teams		The displayed rating is a public client review signal, not an employee rating or editorial score
Worker ProsHighest-rated MSP on Glassdoor
Strong cloud and security focus
ASX-listed transparency
Good culture and employee satisfaction		β€”
Worker ConsSmaller scale Ò€” less enterprise exposure
Limited international presence
Some teams can be bureaucratic		β€”

Which MSP Should You Choose?

Both Enterprise / Cloud and Melbourne MSP / Cybersecurity have strengths and weaknesses. Your choice depends on your priorities β€” whether that's career growth, salary, work-life balance, or technical exposure.

Use the side-by-side comparison tool for a deeper look, or check out individual profiles for detailed employee reviews.

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